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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,186.10, 423,274.50 and 113,702.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,186.10, 423,274.50 and 113,702.32 is: 170,551.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,186.10 : 423,274.50 = 113,702.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,186.10/423,274.50 = 113,702.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,186.10x = 423,274.50 × 113,702.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,186.10x = 48,127,292,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,127,292,646.84/282,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170,551.61

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